Purpose: This study aimed to identify and describe the experiences of new nurses trained by clinical nursing educators. Methods: Data were collected through focus groups and in-depth interviews conducted between July 27 and August 12, 2021. The collected data was qualitatively analyzed through content analysis. Results: Six themes and 19 subthemes emerged. The themes included: “Worried about not adjusting to work”, “Not feeling at ease with the preceptor”, “Experiencing the benefits of working with the clinical nurse educator”, “Getting practical support from the clinical nurse educator”, “Receiving mental and emotional support from the clinical nurse educator”, and “Appreciating successful adjustment”. Conclusion: This study confirmed the importance of the educator’s role in helping new nurses adjust to the workplace and develop competence.

서 론
    1. 연구의 필요성
    2. 연구목적
연 구 방 법
    1. 연구설계
    2. 연구자의 준비
    3. 연구참여자
    4. 자료수집
    5. 윤리적 고려
    6. 자료분석
    7. 연구의 엄격성
연 구 결 과
    1. 적응하지 못할까 봐 두려움을 느낌
    2. 프리셉터는 편하지 않은 존재
    3. 소속이 다른 현장교육간호사여서 친밀한 관계가 형성됨
    4. 신입간호사의 눈높이에 맞추어 이끌어주는 현장교육간호사
    5. 신입간호사의 적응을 돕는 관계의 마술사
    6. 현장교육간호사의 도움을 받아 이제는 잘 적응한 내모습
논 의
결 론 및 제 언
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